Hotel Malcom and Barret

Pleasant hotel located outside the city center in the Quatre Carreres district (about a half-hour walk to the center). The staff were friendly and helpful, and there's a nice bar and restaurant with good food. I was able to check in a bit earlier, which was a bonus. The rooms are kept pretty clean, but they do show signs of aging, especially the bathroom door where the paint is peeling due to moisture damage. The hotel is also quite noisy and is situated near a busy highway, but the room can be well-darkened, and the air conditioning works very well. All in all, it was still a very enjoyable stay, and because it's a fairly large hotel, the staff are quite competent in their service and in English. I would definitely come back here again for a budget-friendly stay.